United States Women’s National Team Defeat Colombia 2-0 In 2015 Women’s World Cup Round of 16

The most important thing is to win and advance. The United States Women’s National Team did just that…some might argue only just that…with a 2-0 victory over Colombia in the 2015 Women’s World Cup round of 16. Focusing on the good first: Alex Morgan, the biggest gun we have on this squad, scored the initial … Continue reading →

Team USA Heads To 2015 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 Vs Colombia

I waited a day after the United States Women’s National Team beat Nigeria 1-0 to post because I wanted to see which squad would oppose the Americans in the round of 16. Well, that and I needed a day to mourn the Cleveland Cavaliers losing the NBA Finals. But…moving on, it will be the USA … Continue reading →

Team USA Plays To 0-0 Tie Against Sweden In Group D Match At 2015 Women’s World Cup

In a grudge match against former USWNT coach Pia Sundhage, Team USA was forced to settle for a 0-0 tie in Group D play at the 2015 Women’s World Cup. After giving up 3 goals to Nigeria, Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl bounced back with a strong effort to deny the American squad on several goal … Continue reading →

Hope Solo, Megan Rapinoe, Christen Press Star As United States Wins Opening Match 3-1 Against Australia At 2015 Women’s World Cup

With controversy and court proceedings swirling around her off the pitch, Hope Solo continues to be as great a goalkeeper as ever on it. Although she gave up a goal, which was on a shot she could have done little about, in the United States Women’s National Team’s 3-1 victory over Australia in their opening … Continue reading →

United States Women’s National Team Ready For 2015 Women’s World Cup

It’s time again for the greatest event in women’s soccer (or football for the non-Yanks), the Women’s World Cup. I’m not terribly happy about the ladies playing on artificial turf, but these days that’s the least of FIFA’s blunders. Of course, my focus is on the United States Women’s National Team. As a big fan … Continue reading →

WTA Tennis Star Caroline Wozniacki Completes First Marathon In Impressive 3:26:33

I have to hand it to Caroline Wozniacki. When I heard she was planning to run the 2014 New York City Marathon, I had a flashback to her cramping up during a tennis match early in her career. Also, I wondered why she would possibly upset her tennis training to prepare for a marathon and … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Tops Forbes Highest Paid Female Athletes For 10th Straight Year

When the Forbes list of top 100 paid athletes came out a month or so ago, it was obvious Maria Sharapova, Li Na and Serena Williams would be 1, 2 and 3 when the top 10 female athlete list was published. Now it has been, and so officially we can say Masha has topped the … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova At 2014 ESPY Awards

Maria Sharapova had quite an eventful 2014 ESPYS. She walked away with the Best Female Tennis Player Award (more on that in a moment), but also lit up social media after her playful interaction with boxer Floyd Mayweather. Masha is 6’2″ and often wears heels with formal dresses, making her anywhere from 6’5″ to 6’7″ … Continue reading →

Ronda Rousey Successfully Defends Title At UFC 170, Drops Sara McMann With Vicious Knee To The Liver In First Round

In her first 8 professional mixed martial arts fights, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey had been the Arm Bar Assassin. Nobody could stop her trademark manuever. Even great fighters like Sarah Kaufman, Liz Carmouche and Miesha Tate fell in the first round. Only in a rematch with Tate did Ronda even have to go past round 1. … Continue reading →

No More Hurting People

There were some stories yesterday in the world of tennis and golf…notably Inbee Park moving into the world #1 position on the Rolex Rankings. But those stories can be commented on another day. My prayers go to all of the injured and their family and friends as a result of the Boston Marathon bombing. No … Continue reading →